Why wont it do?

[thorpyuk]

Dim bfr As Long
bfr = ComboBox1.Value
ComboBox1.Value = bfr: Exit Sub

how come this gives me a "cant change property" error!?

The code is inside my combobox change event...

 

[RoryA]

So you want to change the value inside the change event (and change it to what it already is)? Why???

 

[Norie]

And you want to change the value to the value it was in the first place?

 

[thorpyuk]

Apologies for the protracted reply....

It's a snippet of code.

I basically have an exception whereby if a user selects a certain option from the combobox, they get a msgbox, and it exits the routine.

The problem is that the value in the combobox changes, so i wanted a way of reverting it back to what it was originally, if that makes sense? :>

 

[RoryA]

Why is the value in the combobox then??

 

[Norie]

Well of course it changes - the user picked it.

Do you mean you want to revert to the value they had chosen before they chose the one that displays the messagebox?

That's could be possible but it's probably going to be a bit messy if it is.

Is there a reason the value is included in the list?

 

[gecs]

You may use the Enter event to save the value of the control in a variable before that value is changed and then use the BeforeUpdate event to test the value, display the message and change the control's value back to what it was.

 

[RoryA]

You may use the Enter event to save the value of the control in a variable before that value is changed and then use the BeforeUpdate event to test the value, display the message and change the control's value back to what it was.

If you exit the control to run the code, then yes. (that is my preferred method too) If you want the code to run without the focus leaving the combobox, as with the Change event, then BeforeUpdate isn't triggered at the right time.

 

[gecs]

It's also possible to test the new value, display the message and change the value back inside the Change event.

 

[thorpyuk]

Well of course it changes - the user picked it.

Do you mean you want to revert to the value they had chosen before they chose the one that displays the messagebox?

Hi Norie - yes, that's exactly what i'd like to do...

GECS - Thanks for your suggestion, i'll look into it...

Rorya - any chance of a cup of tea please? :>

P.S - apologies for the really long pauses before replying! :s